St. Gallen
Living in Oberhelfenschwil
Rent prices, taxes, vacancy rates and population data for Oberhelfenschwil (St. Gallen). All key figures for your apartment search.
Population
1’261
2023
Ø Net Rent 3 rm.
CHF 1’283
/ month
Vacancy Rate
1.1%
2023
Combined Tax Rate
260.00%
2023
Rent Prices
As of 2023
1 Room
CHF 718
2 Rooms
CHF 937
3 Rooms
CHF 1’283
4 Rooms
CHF 1’642
5+ Rooms
CHF 2’078
Rent Price Trend
2005 – 2023+27.5% (+CHF 277)
Tax Burden
Municipal Tax Rate
143.00%
Cantonal Tax Rate
117.00%
Combined Tax Rate
260.00%
Tax Single (100k income)
CHF 15’080
Tax year 2023
Tax Family (150k income)
CHF 17’940
Tax year 2023
Housing Market
Total Dwellings
605
Vacancy Rate
1.1%
New Construction (last year)
5
Homeownership Rate
45.0%
Dwellings by Size
1 rm.
8%
2 rm.
17%
3 rm.
30%
4 rm.
27%
5+ rm.
18%
Population & Demographics
Population
1’261
Population Density
100 per km²
Population Growth
+1.00%
Foreign Nationals
25.0%
Age Distribution
0–19 years
18.0%
20–39 years
27.0%
40–64 years
33.0%
65+ years
22.0%
Public Transport & Accessibility
Comparison with Neighboring Municipalities
Bütschwil-Ganterschwil
2.51 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF 0
Taxes
246.00%-14.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Neckertal
3.10 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF 0
Taxes
247.00%-13.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Lichtensteig
3.92 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF 0
Taxes
259.00%-1.0%
Vacancy1.0%
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Mosnang
5.04 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF 0
Taxes
244.00%-16.0%
Vacancy1.3%
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Lütisburg
5.20 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’283CHF 0
Taxes
243.00%-17.0%
Vacancy1.2%
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Wattwil
6.14 kmRent 3 rooms
CHF 1’395+CHF 112
Taxes
266.00%+6.0%
Vacancy1.1%
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Frequently asked questions about Oberhelfenschwil
What is the average rent in Oberhelfenschwil?
The average net rent for a 3-room apartment in Oberhelfenschwil (St. Gallen) is CHF 1’283 per month (as of 2023). For 1-room apartments the average is CHF 718, for 4-room CHF 1’642.
What is the tax rate in Oberhelfenschwil?
The combined tax rate in Oberhelfenschwil is 260.00% (municipal: 143.00%, cantonal: 117.00%, as of 2023). A single person earning CHF 100,000 pays approx. CHF 15’080 in taxes per year.
What is the vacancy rate in Oberhelfenschwil?
The vacancy rate in Oberhelfenschwil is 1.050% (as of 2023). The market is balanced.
How many residents does Oberhelfenschwil have?
Oberhelfenschwil has 1’261 residents (as of 2023). The municipality covers 12.65 km². The proportion of foreign nationals is 25.0%.
How well is Oberhelfenschwil connected by public transport?
Oberhelfenschwil has public transport quality class B (B – well connected). The nearest centre Zürich is reachable in approx. 25 minutes.
Current Listings in Oberhelfenschwil
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Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), FTA, ARE